Why does the University of Georgia refer to itself as "the birthplace of the American system of public higher education"?
A
It was the first institution of higher learning to offer academic scholarships to incoming students.
B
It was the first institution of higher learning to be funded and overseen by a state government.
C
It was the first institution of higher learning to desegregate and hire African American teachers.
D
It was the first institution of higher learning to be established by the US Department of Education.
Select the correct word or phrase to complete the statement.
During the 1800s, the growth of the _______ system allowed Atlanta to become a major center of trade in Georgia.
canal
railroad
steamboat
deepwater port